“ If you have experienced a trauma it can be like having stared directly at the sun. Even after you look away the glare seems everywhere and prevents you from seeing things clearly. It can keep you from even opening your eyes at all for a while…”—Rosenbloom & William, 1999

When we experience a traumatic event, our physiology reacts accordingly, so we can "fight the tiger". More than 1,500 biochemical responses occur in our bodies to help us survive. For some, these responses don’t turn off when the event is over. Their systems seem unable to let go of their defenses and begin functioning in a constant state of "fight or flight". After an extended response time, this is then This may lead to any number of coping skills and symptoms, like insomnia, substance abuse, anger and chronic pain.Learn techniques to begin the process of releasing trauma’s hold, in this healing workshop with Mischa Allen. We will explore new tools to help turn off the body’s response to trauma, and regain a sense of calm, safety, self-control and self-regulation.

Through breath, movement and imagery yoga helps you learn techniques to begin the process of releasing trauma’s hold. Explore new tools to help turn off the body’s response to trauma, and regain a sense of calm, safety, self-control and self-regulation.

Trauma-Informed Yoga can help with the following:

Tap into your body’s own rest and relaxation response through simple breath exercises

Reconnect with the present moment, and your place in it, through gentle movement

Use guided imagery to reintroduce yourself to feeling safe and in control.

Private sessions are available and suitable for ALL levels and abilities. Contact me for more information.